Information Processing Cycle (Grade 11 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards
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5 stages of info processing cycle
5 stages of info processing cycle
Input, processing, storage, output, communication
Binary code
Binary code
Computer language made of 1s and 0s
Input devices examples
Input devices examples
Keyboards, touchscreens, microphones
CPU nickname
CPU nickname
Brain of the computer
RAM
RAM
Random Access Memory - temporary, fast storage
RAM when computer switched off
RAM when computer switched off
Data disappears - RAM is temporary storage only
Output devices examples
Output devices examples
Screens, printers, speakers
Communication stage role
Communication stage role
Links all stages together, enables interconnection
Pixels
Pixels
Tiny dots of colour that make up screen images
Intranet
Intranet
Private network for secure company communication